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Monday, March 19, 2012

Val de Grace Church

Here is a church I've never shown you even though I pass by it several times a year. This time I stopped and took a photo... It's called l'Eglise du Val de Grace and it's the church of a former royal abbey and at night, it's really beautiful. It was built during the 17th century dans was designed by famous French architect François Mansart. You can read everything about it on Wikipedia, and pay it a visit if you come to Paris. I've never been inside, but I'm sure it's worth it (has any of my visitors seen it?).

Eric, if I hadn't seen your title I might not have recognized this church I love so much. In 2009, our apt. overlooked the back of the dome. I photographed it in every light, and every weather. I walked around twice and attended services there on Sunday. One thing I never did, was see it so beautifully lit at night from this side. Thank you for this lovely photograph.V

Next time I'll try to see this church. Widipedia says it's the best example of a Baroque church in Paris. I love Borromini's Sant'Agnese, said to be the best example of a Baroque church in Rome, maybe anywhere. And, yes, pretty night photo.

A great photo that brought back many fine memories of Christmas in Paris, 2010. My wife and I visit Paris as often as possible and write a blog called Parisian Fields. Here is a link to the one we did on Val de Gracehttp://parisianfields.wordpress.com/2011/01/28/hiding-in-plain-sight/

Hope all of you enjoy it as much as I do the ParisDailyPhotoBest regards

Hey! Norman's "Parisian Fields" blog is really good, folks. Very informative. (As a city planner, I like his information.) I definitely want to see Val de Grace now. Love the baldacchino! I wish there werre more photos of the interior. Thanks, Norman, I'm a fan now.

Eric...I so enjoy your photos...in order to visit the inside of Val de Grace during the week...we had to also visit the Military Medical Museum that is attached to it. During the visit we had the opportunity to enter the church also. All was well worth the entry fee last April. Plan to attend Mass there this September while we are in Paris for a month.